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EXECUTIVE
DIVORCE

Financial clarity when compensation is complex, deferred, or opaque

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Divorce involving an executive or senior leader is rarely about a simple paycheck.

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When compensation includes equity, bonuses, deferred pay, or long-term incentives, divorce decisions can quickly become distorted by misunderstanding, fear, or incomplete information — often leading to unnecessary conflict or costly mistakes.

 

At Clarity Financial Wellness, I specialize in helping individuals navigate divorce when one or both spouses hold executive-level roles, particularly in publicly traded, SaaS, and technology companies.

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Why executive divorce is different

 

Executive compensation is designed to reward performance over time — not to be easily understood in a single moment. That creates real challenges during divorce, including:

 

  • Equity compensation (RSUs, stock options, performance awards)

  • Deferred compensation and long-term incentive plans (LTIPs)

  • Bonuses tied to multi-year metrics

  • Vesting schedules and forfeiture risk

  • Liquidity constraints despite high income

  • Rapidly changing valuations

  • Disclosure gaps or misinterpretation

  • Power imbalances driven by financial opacity

 

When these elements aren’t clearly understood, divorce negotiations can become driven by assumptions instead of facts.

 

Clarity changes that.

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My background (and why it matters)

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Before founding Clarity Financial Wellness, I spent more than two decades in corporate finance and investor relations, including senior leadership roles at publicly traded and high-growth SaaS companies.

 

I didn’t just receive executive compensation, I also:

 

  • Analyzed executive pay packages

  • Helped explain them to boards and investors

  • Supported compensation disclosure in SEC-filed documents

  • Worked cross-functionally with legal, finance, and HR teams

  • Translated complex compensation structures into clear narratives for the market

 

That experience allows me to look at executive compensation not just as income, but as systems, incentives, timing, and risk.

 

This perspective is critical in divorce.

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FOR PEOPLE DIVORCING AN EXECUTIVE

If you’re divorcing an executive, you may be experiencing:
 

  • Confusion about what compensation is real vs. contingent

  • Difficulty understanding equity or deferred pay

  • Pressure to settle before values fully materialize

  • Financial intimidation masked as “complexity”

  • Fear of making a decision you’ll later regret

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I help you:

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  • Understand how executive compensation actually works

  • Identify what should be evaluated and modeled

  • Separate narrative from numbers

  • See realistic post-divorce outcomes

  • Enter negotiations informed and prepared

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You don’t need to become a finance expert - you just need clarity.

HOW I HELP

I am not an attorney, and I do not provide legal advice.

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What I provide is financial clarity in complex situations.

 

Support may include:

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  • Executive compensation analysis

  • Equity and vesting scenario modeling

  • Buyout and settlement modeling

  • Cash-flow and liquidity planning

  • Pre-mediation or pre-negotiation preparation

  • Attorney-adjacent financial support

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My role is to ensure decisions are grounded in reality - not assumptions or pressure.

FOR EXECUTIVES GOING THROUGH DIVORCE

If you are an executive navigating divorce, you may be feeling:

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  • Concern about how compensation will be viewed or misunderstood

  • Anxiety around disclosure and valuation

  • Frustration with oversimplification of your pay

  • Pressure to resolve things quickly without clarity

  • Desire to protect your career while moving forward responsibly

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I work with executives to:

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  • Break down compensation transparently and accurately

  • Understand what is truly at stake

  • Evaluate settlement options with realism

  • Avoid unnecessary conflict or overpayment

  • Make decisions aligned with long-term financial health

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This work is pragmatic, not punitive.

NEUTRAL FACT BASED APPROACH

I work with both executives and non-executive spouses.

 

My role is not to take sides, but to bring transparency and structure to financially complex divorces. When compensation is clearly understood, negotiations tend to become more focused, efficient, and productive.

 

Next steps

 

If your divorce involves executive compensation (especially equity, deferred pay, or complex incentive structures) a clear financial picture early in the process can make a meaningful difference.

 

I offer a complimentary 30-minute call to discuss your situation and determine whether Clarity Financial Wellness is a fit.

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